Wolfer
07-08-2012, 12:15 AM
I recently aquired a 30-40 krag rifle from a member here but it's been too hot to get in my reloading shed. This afternoon it was drizzling rain and the temp had dropped to 80 so I thought I would see what I could put together.
I rarely slug a bore until I have a problem but I stuck a 311041 in the end of the barrel and it left rifle marks on the nose. I had a little 2400 so I loaded up 16 grs for starters.
I was only shooting 30 yds with a rest off the hood of the truck with no bags and the first shot was a couple inches out of the group but the next nine were closer than I would expect from my old eyes and open sights.
16 grs of 2400 has never been my best load but I'm always amazed at how well it works in most rifles.
I'll get the chrony out on a prettier day and shoot a little further and see what happens.
By the way HARRYMPOPE. Thanks, woody
I rarely slug a bore until I have a problem but I stuck a 311041 in the end of the barrel and it left rifle marks on the nose. I had a little 2400 so I loaded up 16 grs for starters.
I was only shooting 30 yds with a rest off the hood of the truck with no bags and the first shot was a couple inches out of the group but the next nine were closer than I would expect from my old eyes and open sights.
16 grs of 2400 has never been my best load but I'm always amazed at how well it works in most rifles.
I'll get the chrony out on a prettier day and shoot a little further and see what happens.
By the way HARRYMPOPE. Thanks, woody